Here’s the latest available on Steven May:
- In early February 2026, Melbourne confirmed May was away from training to navigate a personal situation, with police visiting his home the previous week. The club declined to comment further on those specifics at the time, and AFL and club officials said they were monitoring the situation.[1][3]
- The AFL Integrity Unit said they were aware of May’s situation and were reviewing the circumstances alongside Melbourne’s updates. This was acknowledged during media briefings in early February 2026.[2][3]
- By May 2026, reporting indicated May was taking indefinite leave from the club, and there was ongoing media attention around his off-field issues and their potential impact on his playing future.[9][10]
If you’d like, I can pull a brief timeline with exact dates and direct quotes, or look for updates from specific outlets (e.g., AFL.com.au, Melbourne FC) to verify the latest status.
Sources
The premiership winner’s career is hanging by a thread on the eve of the season.
7news.com.auThe veteran Melbourne defender has taken indefinite leave from the club.
7news.com.auMelbourne veteran Steven May is being investigated by the AFL integrity unit, as the premiership defender stays away from Demons training.
www.abc.net.auSteven May and Dion Prestia have been charged by police over an altercation, raising questions about May's career-long history of off-field incidents, which could be why he was un-recruitable this…
www.sportingnews.comSteven May has been charged with one count of affray.
www.melbournefc.com.auAFL CEO Andrew Dillon says Melbourne has kept the League across Steven May's situation after police visited May's home last week
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sportnation.nzThe Demons defender is navigating his personal situation away from the club.
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